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Mental Health Resources

University life tends to present opportunities that challenge our mental health. At Laurier, you have access to a wide range of resources to promote and maintain good physical, emotional and mental health.

Our wellness is impacted by many different factors and is personal to ourselves. Everyone has different ways of boosting their mental health. Wellness and mental health are also holistic, which means that many different parts of who we are and the different dimensions of wellness impact our wellbeing.

Through the Student Wellness Centre, we offer resources to help you in times of crisis and to help you stay well, and our Wellness Education team provides you with resources to help protect you from mental illness. Both areas help you take a proactive and holistic approach to help you enjoy life to the fullest.

I Am in Crisis: Mental Health Assistance

If you are suicidal or do not think you can keep yourself safe right now, call or text 988, the Suicide Crisis Helpline.

For on-campus support, contact Special Constable Service at 519.885.3333.

You can also contact any of the following mental health resources:

  • Here 24/7 at 1.844.437.3247 offers crisis support and referrals (Waterloo Region)
  • Good2Talk at 1.866.925.5454 offers telephone counselling and referrals (Ontario-wide)

If you need care outside of Student Wellness Centre hours, see our Urgent and After-Hours Care page for a list of resources.

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Counselling Resources

Whether you're navigating the challenges of student life or your personal life, we're here to support you in getting the help you need to get well. Here are some resources that you can connect with for counselling support. 

Student Wellness Centre

Find counselling and mental health support as a registered student. We offer counselling services in person, by phone or by video.

Indigenous Student Support

If you're in need of personal support, connect with Indigenous Student Services.

Additional Resources

Connect with these off-campus counselling resources: 

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Staying Well

We're here to support you to help you stay well. Check out our range of resources and activities to help you recognize and support mental health in yourself and others. 

Wellness Education

Find wellness resources and programming led by peers and professionals to promote and encourage you to make healty choices and engage in health behaviours.

I Move My Mood

Improve your mental health and well-being through exercise or a recreational activity through I Move My Mood. This program is a partnership between Laurier Athletics and Recreation and the Student Wellness Centre.

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Mental Health Training for Students

The following mental health trainings and certificates are offered at various times throughout the year. For more information on any of the following trainings or if you'd like something less formal, you can email wellnessed@wlu.ca.

More Feet on the Ground is an online mental health education program that teaches you how to recognize, respond to, and refer individuals experiencing mental health issues. This online certificate is eligible for recognition on the Laurier Experience Record.

Building Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving is a one hour workshop for students that focuses on building academic and personal resilience.

safeTALK is a three-hour workshop that trains you to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first-aid resources.

Connect with Us

For up-to-date hours, see the Health and Wellness page.

Waterloo

E: wellness@wlu.ca 
T: 548.889.3239

Second floor, Student Services Building

Brantford

E: lbwellnesscentre@wlu.ca 
T: 548.889.5588

Second floor, Student Centre, 103 Darling St.

Milton

E: lbwellnesscentre@wlu.ca 
T: 548.889.5588

555 Industrial Drive